I am the Managing Editor for User-Generated Content at WRAL.com and editor of the online community GOLO in Raleigh, NC.

I've been an evangelist for media convergence throughout much of my 15-year career as a multimedia journalist at broadcast, print and online news organizations in Cleveland, Tampa, West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale.

Known as an advocate for change, I've served on numerous committees and cross-divisional teams charged with synergizing newsrooms.

I communicate with hundreds of online users each month. It is my tact, encouragement and enthusiasm about social media and user-generated content that keeps them coming back.